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Ancient Egypt

Course Description

An overview of ancient Egyptian civilization through lectures on Egyptian archaeology, history, and society. Thursday sessions are specially designed as an easy introduction to Egyptian hieroglyphs. No former experience is required to attend. Course code: CLA 3160. General Education Requirement: HN. Class number: 11105. Credits: 03. Room: TUR L007. Times: T 5-6, R 6. CLA 3160 is a course offered in the Department of Classics at the University of Florida.

Exams are cumulative (midterm examination: sessions 1-14; final examination: sessions 1-28.)
General information on current UF policies for assigning grade points is available in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Simulations based on these practice materials are also avalable for students to test their knowledge (from the QUIZZES tab in Canvas).

Attendance and General Course Policy

Attendance. Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent with university policies that can be found in the online Undergraduate Catalog. Attendance will be taken daily using Top Hat software.

Laptop policy. On quiz days (see calendar below) students are required to bring to class a laptop, handheld, or other web-enabled device that would allow them to connect to e-learning.

Class Etiquette.Students are strongly discouraged from leaving the class in the middle of a lecture. Those who need to do so must obtain the instructor’s permission at the beginning of class.

Makeup Examinations. Makeup exams are given only in extraordinary circumstances. Students who are unable to take exams at the appointed dates should notify the instructor’s assistants in advance.

Questions. All questions on administrative matters (grading, etc.) can be addressed to the instructor’s assistant(s); for questions pertaining to the content of the lectures, students should consult directly with the instructor

Honor Code. Students in CLA 3160 are expected to comply with the Academic Honor Code of the University of Florida.

Disclaimer on Sexual and Religious Content. As ancient attitudes towards sexuality and religion differ considerably from ours, some of the material examined in this course may result offensive to modern sensibility. Students who have a problem in dealing with such topics should consult with the instructor.

ADA Requirements

Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation. For information about services available to students with special needs, contact the Disability Resource Center.

Course Evaluations

Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course based on 10 criteria. These evaluations are conducted online at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results.”